Program Coordinator

SUMMARY:

This is a grant-funded position.

The psychology department at the Temple University is seeking a part-time Program Evaluation and Refinement Program Coordinator to provide support for two NIH-grant funded programs aiming to prepare undergraduates from underrepresented groups for neuroscience graduate study through mentored research, academic, and professional activities.

For more information: https://sites.temple.edu/minds/ & https://sites.temple.edu/bridge/

Assists with the evaluation and development of these undergraduate programs. Meets with stakeholders at Temple and partner institutions to develop and implement program evaluation matrices. Creates a graphical representation of the data on programmatic outcomes. Organizes meetings with external Steering committees to gain additional program evaluation insight. Prepares slides to present programmatic outcomes to the steering committee. Assists in grant writing for renewing funding for current programs and creating further opportunities aligned with current initiatives. Develop and implement recruitment plans to aid in the growth of the current programs. Support MiNDS recruitment and admissions, including maintaining recruitment lists, generating printed materials and correspondence, updating the program website, and organizing application materials. Duties include securing meeting space, ordering and setting up refreshments, travel arrangements, transportation, accommodations, reimbursements, etc., as appropriate. Assist in preparing annual reports, including compiling and organizing student outcome data. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

*A practical and nuanced understanding of the challenges and experiences of underrepresented minority students in the sciences and higher education.

*Interest in advocating for the interest of minority students

*Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse populations of constituents both internal and external to the department.

*Excellent verbal and written communication skills

*Experience presenting to groups and workshops

*Experience with program promotion and social media management

*Ability to strategize, course correct, and problem solve using sound judgement

*Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and manage time effectively

*Ability to gather, analyze and report on program data and outcomes

*Ability to work some evenings and weekends

*Experience in higher education

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

*Experience in grant writing

*Experience with data presentation and analysis

This is a grant-funded position.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons

regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position

description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts

of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary

employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand

and comply with applicable laws, University and. employment policies, and

regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments that their essential

functions cause them to interact.

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